Announcements

< 1 minute read Registration is now open for North by Northeast: Navigating Your Small Business, a unique conference taking place at Vermont State University’s Randolph Center campus on September 30, 2023 that focuses specifically on Vermont’s small businesses and solo-preneurs.  To learn more and to register for the free event, visit: https://www.vtsbdc.org/north-by-northeast/ Attendees will experience a day of […]

2 minute read VtSBDC is proud to introduce our outstanding summer 2023 interns: Daniel Hibbs, Joshua Moore, and Lili McKinstry. They each have brought a fresh perspective to our work and the team enjoys two-way, intergenerational learning that navigates challenges, enhances resources, and creates dynamic futures. Daniel is a senior at the University of Vermont and is majoring […]

2 minute read RANDOLPH CENTER, VT (July 20, 2023) – Linda Rossi, State Director of the Vermont Small Business Development Center (VtSBDC), announced that Heather M. Gonyaw has been named the organization’s 2023 State Star. The award, presented annually and recognized nationally, celebrates a member of the organization’s team for remarkable commitment to small business success.  Gonyaw joined […]

< 1 minute read RANDOLPH CENTER, Vt. (July 7, 2023) – The winners of the 15th annual Student Business / Entrepreneurship Competitions were recently announced. Hosted by Vermont Small Business Development Center (VtSBDC), Vermont Rural Entrepreneurship through Action Learning (VT REAL), and Vermont Business Education Corporation (VBEC), all Vermont high school and career-tech center students were invited to enter […]

< 1 minute read RANDOLPH CENTER, Vt. (July 6, 2023) – Plans are underway for North by Northeast: Navigating Your Small Business, a unique conference taking place at Vermont State University’s Randolph Center campus on September 30, 2023 that focuses specifically on Vermont’s small businesses and solo-preneurs.  Attendees will experience a day of connecting with resources, networking, finding inspiration, […]

2 minute read Business Hop preview on May 20 & 21 RUTLAND, Vt. (May 4, 2023) – “She Means Business” will take place on May 22, 2023, at The Hub CoWorks located at 67 Merchants Row in Rutland. The second in a series of “She Means Business” events will provide opportunities to learn, connect, and celebrate Vermont’s women-owned […]

< 1 minute read The 14th Annual Entrepreneurship Day on Feb. 9, 2023 brought state leaders, students, educators, and small business owners together virtually for a day of learning and inspiration. High school students from all over the state were invited to enter video and bumper sticker competitions supporting this year’s theme: tell your story. The winners are: Bumper […]

< 1 minute read RANDOLPH CENTER, Vt. (March 3, 2023) – America’s SBDC Day is set for March 15th, 2023, a day that will unite nearly 1,000 Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) across the country and the hundreds of thousands of clients they’ve served in their 42-year history.  On March 15, Vermont’s Small Business Development Center (VtSBDC), along with […]